Privacy Policy

 1. Data controller
Fig Tree Connections, trading as Christian Tours Lyon (hereafter “we”, “us”),  is the controller for the personal data collected via this website Christiantourslyon.com.

2. Legal framework
We process personal data in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (“GDPR”) and French Law 78-17 of 6 January 1978 on data-processing, files and civil liberties, as amended.

3. What data we collect and how
We collect personal data you voluntarily provide when you:

• Use our contact or booking form (e.g., name, email address, telephone number, message)
• Subscribe to our newsletter (with your consent)
  We may also collect technical data automatically when you visit our website (e.g., IP address, browser type, page visits) for the purpose of site security and performance.
   

4. Purposes and legal bases for processing
We process your personal data for the following purposes:

• To communicate with you and respond to your inquiries (legal basis: legitimate interest)
• To send you newsletters, if you have given your consent (legal basis: consent) 
• To manage our contractual relationship with you (e.g., bookings, payments) (legal basis: performance of contract
• To improve site security and measure usage (legal basis: legitimate interest)
   

5. Recipients and transfers
Your data may be accessed by our internal staff and by service-providers acting on our behalf (hosting, IT, marketing) under strict contractual obligations. If data is transferred outside the EEA, we ensure appropriate safeguards (e.g., Standard Contractual Clauses).

6. Retention period
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes described above and in compliance with applicable laws.

7. Your rights
Under Articles 15-22 of the GDPR you have the right to:

• access your personal data
• correct inaccurate or incomplete dat
• erase your data (“right to be forgotten”)
• restrict the processing of your data
• object to the processing of your data
• data portability (where applicable)
• withdraw consent at any time (without affecting processing based on prior consent)
  To exercise your rights or for any question about your data, please contact us at [contact email/address]. If you believe your rights are not respected, you may lodge a complaint with the French data-protection authority, the Commission Nationale de l’Informatique et des Libertés (CNIL).
   

8. Cookies and similar technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyse site traffic, and secure our site. You can manage your cookie preferences via our cookie banner.

9. Changes to this policy
We may update this privacy statement from time to time. The latest version will be posted on this page with the revision date 30th Oct, 2025